Staff, students, and wider community members are encouraged to take advantage of the May Half Term period at Sport Lancaster, between Saturday 25 May and Sunday 2 June.

Half Term Opening Times

Sport Lancaster will be open for reduced hours on Bank Holiday Monday. Otherwise, the facility will be open as normal throughout the May Half Term period.

Monday 27 May, 11am-7pm

Click here to view Sport Lancaster’s Opening Times.

Fun With Floats

Spend quality time with your family throughout the summer term period at a Fun With Floats session, taking place every Sunday at Sport Lancaster between 12 May and 23 June.

The 60-minute fun-filled float sessions are suitable for the whole family, featuring floats, balls, noodles, and toys for all to enjoy and interact with in the 25m swimming pool.

Each session costs £6 per person (e.g. £12 for one child and one adult), and children under 4 years old go free.

• Sunday 12, 19 & 26 May, 11am-12pm
• Sunday 2, 9, 16 & 23 June, 11am-12pm

Please note normal admission pool rules apply:

• Children over 10 years old are allowed in the pool on their own.
• Children 8-9 years old need an adult on poolside spectating, or in the water.
• Children between 4-7 years old require one adult supervising up to two children in the water.
• Children under 4 is a ratio of one-one in the water.

Booking in advance (from a week before your chosen session) is advised by calling reception 01524 510600, or, using the Sport Lancaster online booking system.

Climbing Camps for Young People

Sport Lancaster’s Half Term Climbing Camps are aimed at children and young people looking to improve their climbing ability and make new friends over the school holidays.

The Climbing Camps are split into sessions by different age groups, and the tutoring is tailored to the needs and abilities of each participant, as follows:

• 7-9 years: 28, 29, 30 May, 9am-12pm
• 10-13 years: 31 May, 9am-12pm

Ticket Price: £30 (£50 for two siblings)

Please contact our Climbing Team at climbing@lancaster.ac.uk to enquire about siblings who slightly span over two age groups but would prefer to join a session together. Please note, this isn't always guaranteed.

Each of the Climbing Camps will focus on:

• Equipment
• Essential knots
• Climbing safely
• Belaying
• Team building
• Bouldering
• Climbing games and fun activities

Participants should wear a suitable sports kit for climbing and bring water or an alternative drink, as well as a small snack, to their session.

Technical equipment including shoes, harnesses, and helmets are provided.

Parental consent forms will be emailed to parents and guardians and should be signed and returned before the child or young person enters the Climbing Wall. Paper copies are available from Reception before each Climbing Camp begins.

Booking in advance is advised by calling reception 01524 510600.

Find out more about Climbing at Sport Lancaster.

New Climbing Workshops for Adults

New for 2024, Sport Lancaster has introduced six brand-new, specialised Climbing Workshops designed to support climbers in specific focus areas, build confidence in their abilities, and learn technical fundamentals to implement into their individual climbing sessions. The workshops include bespoke tutoring in:

• Footwork

• Moving Efficiently

• Techniques

• Flexibility for Climbers

• Mental Training

• Strength & Power

• Endurance

All equipment is provided, and climbers are granted additional access to the Climbing Wall after the workshop is complete, to implement new techniques and skills learned.

The 45-minute Climbing Workshops are included in Gold Memberships, or cost £12.50 at a Pay As You Play rate. Climbers must have passed their Climbing Wall Competency Assessment and be 14+ years old to book.

Booking in advance is advised by calling reception 01524 510600 or using the Sport Lancaster online booking system.